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Lei-Shih Chen Curriculum Vita

4243 TAMU College Station, TX 77843 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 979-862-2912 Fax: 979-847-8987

EDUCATION 2007 Ph.D. Health Education

Texas A&M University College Station, Texas

2001 M.S.

Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene National Taiwan University Taipei, Taiwan

1999 B.S. Physical Therapy National Taiwan University Taipei, Taiwan

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2014-present Associate Professor (Tenured)

Texas A&M University Dept. of Health and Kinesiology

2009-2014 Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) Texas A&M University

Dept. of Health and Kinesiology 2007-2009 Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) University of North Florida

Dept. of Public Health 2007 Post-doctoral Associate Texas A&M University

College of Education and Human Development 2006-2007 Graduate Teaching Assistant Texas A&M University

College of Education and Human Development 2005-2006 Graduate Teaching Assistant

Texas A&M University Dept. of Health and Kinesiology

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2003-2005 Graduate Research Assistant Texas A&M University

Dept. of Health and Kinesiology 2002-2003 Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Southern California

Dept. of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy 2001-2002 Research Assistant Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

Dept. of Rehabilitation Medicine 2001-2002 Physical Therapist (Part-time) Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

Dept. of Physical Therapy 1999-2001 Graduate Research Assistant National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan

Institute of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene 1998-1999 Internship (Physical Therapist) National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

& Shin Kong Wu Ho-Su Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan

ACADEMIC AWARDS & HONORS

International/National Level

• 2011 Horizon Award, American Association for Health Education • 2007 American Association for Health Education/Will Rogers Institute Fellowship ($10,000.00) • 2007 Distinguished Student Award (Excellence in Research), Society of Behavioral Medicine ($500.00) • 2005 Society for Public Health Education 56th Annual Meeting Student Scholar Award ($500.00)

University/College/Department Level

• 2011 Outstanding New Faculty Award, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University ($1,000.00)

• 2009 First S.T.A.R. (Award for Research Excellence), University of North Florida • 2008 Outstanding Dissertation of the Year, College of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University ($100.00) • 2007 Fellow of the Graduate Teaching Academy, Center for Teaching

Excellence & Office of Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University • 2007 Outstanding Graduate Student, Department of Health and

Kinesiology, Division of Health Education, Texas A&M University • 2006 International Education Study Grant, International Student Services,


Texas A&M University ($500.00) • 2005 Third-place Oral Presentation Award (Humanities & Social Sciences), Student Research Week, Texas A&M University

Competitive Travel Award

• 2010 NIH/NHGRI Travel Award to attend the 2010 Summer Workshop in Genomics • 2009 Genetic Alliance (Advocates Partnership Program) Travel Grant to attend the 2009 American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) Annual Meeting • 2008 University of North Florida Travel Award for visiting federal funding

agencies (NIH) • 2006 Texas A&M University (Women’s Studies Program) Graduate Assistance

Travel Grant • 2005 Ministry of Education in Taiwan Travel Grant

DISSERTATION

An Assessment of Health Educators’ Likelihood of Adopting Genomic Competencies for the Public Health Workforce. Doctoral dissertation, Texas A&M University, USA, 2007

THESIS Urinary 8-hydroxy-2’ deoxyguanosine Expression in Primary School Children Exposed to Air Pollutants. Master’s thesis, National Taiwan University, Taiwan, 2001

RESEARCH GRANTS: FUNDED

National/International Level

2011-2012 Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange, “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Intentions regarding Advanced Reproductive Genetic Testing among Parents of Children with Disabilities in Taiwan” ($30,000.00 direct cost) – Principal Investigator

State Level

2014-2016 Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, “Cancer genomics training program for a competent Texas health education workforce” ($149,991.00 direct cost) – Principal Investigator

2012-2015 Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, “Establishing a Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Support Program within Chinese American Community in Houston and Austin areas of Texas” ($329,933.00 direct cost) – Co- Principal Investigator: 8% effort; $25,557.00 (PI: Helen Sun) 2010-2012 Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, “Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Cancer Genomics Training Program for Texas Health Educators” ($300,000.00 direct cost) – Principal


Investigator

Internal Grants 2014-2015 Texas A&M University, Program to Enhance Scholarly and Creative Activities, “Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Genetic Testing: Perspectives among Parents of Children Diagnosed with ASD” ($18,000.00) – Principal Investigator 2011-2012 Texas A&M University, Leonard Ponder Endowed Chair Research Grant, “Evaluation of an Online Cancer Genomics Education Curriculum for Certified Health Education Specialists in the United States” ($2,500.00) – Principal Investigator 2010-2011 Texas A&M University, Program to Enhance Scholarly and Creative Activities, “Knowledge, Attitudes, and Education Needs of Parents of Autism Children Regarding Reproductive Genetic Testing: A Mixed Methods Pilot Study” ($10,000.00) – Principal Investigator

2010-2011 Texas A&M University, International Research Travel Assistance Grant, “Genetics, Disability, and Reproductive Health: Interdisciplinary International Research in Taiwan” ($3,200.00) – Principal Investigator 2010 Texas A&M University, Leonard Ponder Endowed Chair Research Grant, “Genetics and Disability in Taiwan: An Interdisciplinary International Project” ($2,500.00) – Principal Investigator 2008 University of North Florida, Summer Scholarship Development Grant, “Genomic Education and Training Needs for U.S. Health Educators: A Mixed Method Study” ($7,500.00) – Principal Investigator

2008 University of North Florida, Summer Proposal Development Grant, “The Correlations between Family History of Lung Cancer and Risk Perceptions among Current Smokers, Former Smokers, and Non- Smokers” ($7,500.00) – Principal Investigator

*Awarded, but had to decline this grant in order to accept the 2008 University of North Florida Summer Scholarship Development Grant based on the university’s policy

Other Grants

2012-2013 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Cancer Control Mini-Grants Program, “Using Home-based Diet and Exercise Interventions to Improve the Quality of Life among Chinese Cancer Survivors” ($8,000.00) – Co-Investigator (PI: Helen Sun)

RESEARCH GRANTS: PENDING

National/International Level 2015-2017 Chiang Ching-Kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange, “BRCA1/2 Cancer Genetic Testing among Taiwanese Women: Knowledge, Attitudes, Motives, Experience, Risk Perceptions,


Psychological Impacts, and Behavioral Changes” ($40,000.00 direct cost) – Principal Investigator

State Level

2015-2018 Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, “Family History-based Cancer Prevention and Navigation to Clinical Services among Uninsured Chinese Americans in Texas” ($399,878.00 direct cost) – Principal Investigator

2015-2018 Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, “Establishing a Comprehensive Cancer Prevention and Support Program within Asian American Communities in Houston, Austin and Dallas/Fort Worth areas of Texas” ($1,304,847.00 direct cost) – Co-Principal Investigator

RESEARCH GRANTS: NOT FUNDED

National/International Level 2015-2017 NIH (R03), “Autism Spectrum Disorders Genetic Testing: Views of Parents of Affected Children” ($150,506.00) – Principal Investigator 2014-2016 NIH (R21), “Prenatal Genetic Testing for Autism: Views of Parents with Affected Children” ($425,452.00) – Principal Investigator 2014-2015 Genetics Alliance, “Genomics training program for a competent U.S. health education workforce” ($25,000.00 direct cost) – Principal Investigator 2014-2018 American Cancer Society, “An RCT to Promote the Use of Cancer Family History among Chinese Americans” ($782,052.00) – Principal Investigator 2014-2019 NIH/NCI (R25), “Cancer genomics training program for a competent U.S. health education workforce” ($1,033,634.00) – Contact Principal Investigator (with the other PI: Min Qi Wang at the University of Maryland) 2013-2017 American Cancer Society, “An RCT to Promote the Use of Cancer Family History among Chinese Americans” ($942,510.00) – Principal Investigator 2013-2018 NIH/NCI (R01), “An RCT to Promote the Use of Cancer Family History among Chinese Americans” ($1,819,718.00) – Principal Investigator 2012-2016 American Cancer Society, “An RCT to Promote the Use of Cancer Family History among Chinese Americans” ($944,000.00) – Principal Investigator

2011-2014 American Cancer Society, “Cancer Genomics Education and Training for Health Educators” ($860,000.00) – Principal Investigator


2010-2011 Oak Ridge Associated Universities Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Awards, “Development, Implementation, and Evaluation: Web-based Genomic Education and Training for Health Educators” ($10,000.00) – Principal Investigator 2010-2012 USDA/FNS Economic Research Service (ERS), “Outcomes of the New Food Package Rule: Analysis of Pre and Post Roll-Out Food Preferences and Consumption Among WIC Participants” ($386,417.00) – Co- Investigator (PI: E. Lisako Mckyer) 2008-2009 AHPERD Research Grant Program, “Genomics Needs Assessment of U.S. Health Educators: A Mixed Methods study” ($7,500.00) – Principal Investigator 2008-2010 NIH/NCI (R03), “The Role of Family History in Lung Cancer Prevention and Control” ($142,630.00) – Principal Investigator

State Level

2013-2014 Hogg Foundation for Mental Health, “Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Genetic Testing: Perspectives among Texas Parents of Children Diagnosed with ASD” ($19,250.00) – Principal Investigator

2012-2015 Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, “Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Cancer Genomics Training Program for Texas Health Educators: Phase II” ($449,992.00) – Principal Investigator

Internal Grants 2015-2016 Texas A&M University, College of Education and Human Development (Transforming Lives Research Grant), “An Assessment of the Awareness, Attitudes, Collection, and Commutation of Cancer Family History among Chinese Americans ($28,412.00) – Principal Investigator 2014-2015 Texas A&M University – CONACYT: Collaborative Research Grant Program, “Promoting genomic competencies in medical practice: Web- based training for medical students at Portal de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM).” ($24,000.00 direct cost) – Principal Investigator 2013-2014 Texas A&M University, Program to Enhance Scholarly and Creative Activities, “An Assessment of the Awareness, Attitudes, Collection, and Commutation of Family Health History among Chinese Americans: A Mixed Methods Study” ($18,000.00) – Principal Investigator

2010 Texas A&M University, Race and Ethnic Institute, “Chinese Americans’ Cultural Views of Family Health History: A Mixed Methods Study” ($5,000.00) – Principal Investigator


TEACHING GRANTS: FUNDED 2013-2014 Texas A&M University, the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, “Promoting Academic Collaborations & Reciprocal Educational Exchange Programs and Supervised Direct Enrollment Programs between HLKN and Taiwanese Universities” ($6,900.00) – Principal Investigator 2012-2013 Texas A&M University, the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, “Initiative to Link Taiwan and the United States: A Scholar & Student Exchange Program in Health Education” ($10,000.00) – Principal Investigator 2014-2015 Texas A&M University, Undergraduate Student Research Initiative, College of Education and Human Development ($3,500.00) 2013-2014 Texas A&M University, Undergraduate Student Research Initiative, College of Education and Human Development ($3,000.00) 2012-2013 Texas A&M University, Undergraduate Student Research Initiative, College of Education and Human Development ($3,000.00) 2011-2012 Texas A&M University, Undergraduate Student Research Initiative, College of Education and Human Development ($3,000.00) 2010-2011 Texas A&M University, Undergraduate Student Research Initiative, College of Education and Human Development ($3,000.00)

TEACHING GRANTS: NOT FUNDED 2014-2015 Texas A&M University, the George Bush Presidential Library Foundation, “Taiwan Field Trip: Culture, Health and People” ($15,000.00) – Principal Investigator 2014-2017 Texas A&M University, Tier One Program (TOP) Grant, HLTH Public Health Genomics Certificate Program: An Initiative to Link Genetics and Health Education ($99,999.92) 2009 University of North Florida Foundation, Foundation Board Initiatives, “Engaging Students in Family History Education Research and Service for North Florida’s Asian American Communities” ($35,000.00) – Principal Investigator 2008 University of North Florida Foundation, Foundation Board Initiatives, “Research Initiatives: Engaging Undergraduate Students in Conducting Qualitative Research and Establishing a Partnership with the Nemours Children's Clinic in Jacksonville” ($35,000.00) – Principal Investigator

PUBLICATIONS REFEREED JOURNAL ARTICLES


Published aMentored student

bFirst and corresponding author (IF) ISI Web of Knowledge impact factor: 2013 edition

1. Chen, L.S.b, Ye, J. a, Talwar, D. a, Zhao, S.a, Wang, C.H.a, Huang, T.Y., & Barry A. (in press) Perceived causes of autism spectrum disorders among Taiwanese parents of affected children: A qualitative study. Global Journal of Anthropology Research. 2. Chen, L.S.b, Li, C., Wang, C.H.a, Amuta, A. a, Li, M. a, Huang, T.Y., Dhar, S.U.

Talwar, D. a & Jung, E.a (in press). Autism spectrum disorders: Perceptions of genetic etiology and recurrence risk among Taiwanese parents of affected children. Clinical Genetics, (3.652IF).

3. Chen, L.S.b, Xu, L.a, Dhar, S., Li, M.a, Jung, E.a & Talwar, D.a (in press). Autism

spectrum disorder: A qualitative study of attitudes toward prenatal genetic testing and termination decisions of affected pregnancies. Clinical Genetics, (3.652IF). 4. Chen, L.S.b & Kim, M.J.a (2014). Needs assessment in genomic education: A survey of health educators in the United States. Health Promotion Practice, 15(4):

592-598. PMID: 23545335.

5. Chen, L.S.b, Goodson, P., Jung, E.a, Muenzenberger, A., Xu, L.a, Kwok, O.M. & Li, M.a (2014). Effectiveness of a web-based genomics training for health educators in Texas. Genetics in Medicine, 16:271-278 (6.435IF). PMID: 23921224

6. Goodson, P., Chen, L.S., Muenzenberger, A., Xu, L.a & Jung, E.a (2013) Genomics

education for health educators in Texas: The family health history training program. Public Health Genomics, 16(5):233-40 (2.462IF).

7. Chen, L.S.b, Xu, L.a, Huang, T.Y. & Dhar, S. (2013). Autism genetic testing: A qualitative study of awareness, attitudes, and experiences among parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. Genetics in Medicine, 15(4):274-281.

PMID: 23288207 (6.435IF). 8. Chen, L.S.b & Goodson, P. (2013). Genomics education and training needs of

U.S. health educators: A (qualitative) pilot study. Health Promotion Practice, 14(1):44-52. PMID: 20223938.

9. Chen, L.S.b, Zhao, M., Zhou, Q.a & Xu, L.a (2012). Chinese Americans’ views of prenatal genetic testing in the genomic era: A qualitative study. Clinical Genetics, 82(1):22-27. PMID: 22414049 (3.652IF).

10. Jeon, K.C.a, Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (2012). Decision to abort after a prenatal diagnosis of sex chromosome abnormality: A systematic review of the literature. Genetics in Medicine, 14(1):27-38. PMID: 22237429 (6.435IF).

11. Chen, L.S.b (2011). Emerging career paths in the field of health education: The

genomic health educator. Health Education Monograph, 28(1):20-24. (Invited paper).

12. Chen, L.S.b & Kaphingst, K.A. (2011). Risk perceptions and family history of lung


cancer: Differences by smoking status. Public Health Genomics, 14(1):26-34. PMID: 20375490 (2.462IF).

13. Chen, L.S.b & Goodson, P. (2010). Web-based Survey of U.S. Health Educators:

Challenges and lessons. American Journal of Health Behavior, 34(1):3-11. PMID: 19663746 (1.137IF).

14. Chen, L.S.b & Goodson, P. (2009). Barriers to adopting genomics into public health education: A mixed methods study. Genetics in Medicine, 11(2):104-110. PMID:

19265750 (6.435IF). 15. Chen, L.S.b, Kwok, O.M. & Goodson, P. (2008). U.S. health educators’ likelihood of

adopting genomic competencies into health promotion. American Journal of Public Health, 98(9):1651-1657. PMID: 18633090 (4.229IF). 16. Chen, L.S.b & Goodson, P. (2007). Public Health Genomics Knowledge and

attitudes: A survey of public health educators in the U.S. Genetics in Medicine, 9(8):496-503. PMID: 17700387 (6.435IF).

17. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (2007). Factors affecting decisions to accept or decline cystic fibrosis carrier testing/screening: A theory-guided systematic review. Genetics in Medicine, 9(7):442-450. PMID: 17666890 (6.435IF). 18. Chen, L.S.b & Goodson, P. (2007). Entering the public health genomics era: Why

must health educators develop genomic competencies? American Journal of Health Education, 38(3):158-166. (Featured article). (Accepted with no revision).

19. Chen, S.C., Chen, H.J., Lai, C.H., Chen, L.S. & Chiang, C.F. (2002). The therapeutic

effects of magnets on knee osteoarthritis. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine Association, 30(2):73-78.

Submitted

• Chen, L.S.b, Li, M. a, Talwar, D.a Xu, L.a, & Zhao, M. Chinese Americans’ views and use of family health history: A qualitative study. Health Psychology.

• Li, M. a, Amuta, A. a, Xu, L. a, Dhar, S.U., Talwar, D. a & Chen, L.S. Autism genetic testing information needs among parents of affected children: A qualitative study. European Journal of Human Genetics.

• Chen, L.S., Goodson, P., Jung, E . a,Popoola, O. a & Muenzenberger, A. Do Texas Health Educators Incorporate Family Health History into Health Promotion Practice? Health Education and Behavior.

PUBLICATIONS

NON-PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES Jeon, K.C., Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (2012). Response to Pieters et al. Genetics in Medicine, 14(5):559.


INTERNATIONAL/NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS aMentored student

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Zhao, S.a, Huang, T.Y., Jung, E.a, Ye, J.a, Xu, L.a, , Wu, Y.Y., Tsai, F.C., Talwar, D.a

& Chen, L.S. (March, 2015, accepted). Intention of undergoing prenatal genetic testing among Taiwanese parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. 15th American Academy of Health Behavior (AAHB) Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

2. Chen, L.S., Goodson, P., Jung, E.a, Muenzenberger, A., Li, M.a, Xu, L.a & Talwar,

D.a (April, 2015, accepted). Family health history: Attitudes, self-efficacy, intention, knowledge and practice among Texas health educators. 36th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

3. Chen, L.S., Ye, J. a, Zhao, S. a, Talwar, D. a, Wang, C.H. & Huang, T.S. (April 2015,

accepted). What caused your child’s autism spectrum disorder? A study of parent's perceptions in Taiwan. 36th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

4. Alshagrawi, S., Chen, L.S., Huang, T.S., Jung, E., Zhao, S., Ye, J. & Talwar, D.

(April 2015, accepted). Knowledge and attitudes toward genetic testing for autism spectrum disorders among Taiwanese parents of affected children. 36th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

5. Ji, Q.a, Zhao, S.a, Zhao, M., Talwar, D.a & Chen, L.S. (November, 2014). Family

health history and childbearing decision-making: A qualitative study of Chinese-Americans' views. 142nd American Public Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

6. Zhao, S.a, Huang, T.Y., Jung, E.a, Ye, J.a, Xu, L.a, Wu, Y.Y., Tsai, F.C., Talwar, D.a &

Chen, L.S. (November, 2014). Prenatal genetic testing for autism: abortion decision-making among Taiwanese parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. 142nd American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

7. Ji, Q.a, Zhao, S. a, Zhao, M., Talwar, D.a & Chen, L.S. (November, 2014).

Perceptions of family health history towards the decision of dating and marriage among Chinese Americans: A qualitative study. 142nd American Public Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

8. Xu, L.a, Zhao, S. a, Wang, C.H., Huang, T.Y., Talwar, D. & Chen, L.S. (November,

2014). Genetic testing for autism: Perceptions among Taiwanese parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. 142nd American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

9. Xu, L.a, Li, C., Wang, C.H., Huang, T.Y., Talwar, D. & Chen, L.S. (November, 2014). Autism genetic testing: A qualitative study about the information needs among Taiwanese parents of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). 142nd American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA.

10. Ye, J.a, Huang, T.Y., Zhao, S.X. a, Xu, L.a, Jung, E. a, Wu, Y.Y., Tsai, F.C.,

Talwar, D.a & Chen, L.S. (October, 2014). Autism spectrum disorder in Taiwan:


Parents' report. 64nd American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

11. Talwar, D.a, Huang, T., Xu, L. a, Zhao, S. a, Jia, Y. a, Wu, Y.Y., Tsai, F.C. & Chen,

L.S. (August, 2014). Autism genetic testing education in Taiwan: Emerging practices for educational medium. 2014 International Conference on Education, Psychology, and Social Sciences, Taipei, Taiwan.

12. Chen, L.S., Huang, T.Y., Wang, C.H.a, Xu, L.a, Zhao, S. a, Ye, J. a & Talwar D. a

(April, 2014). A survey of the recurrence risk perceptions and perceived causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASD) among Taiwanese parents of children with ASD. SBM Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

13. Barton-Weston, H. a, Chen, L.S., Timothy, H., Gregory, S. & William, C. (March, 2014). Needs assessment study of b-cycle shared bicycles program in a university setting. 2014 Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

14. Barton-Weston, H. a, Chen, L.S., Timothy, H., Gregory, S. & William, C. (March,

2014). Impact analysis of a university wellness course on behavior regulation to exercise. 2014 Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

15. Dillon, C. a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2014). Effectiveness of an employee wellness

program: Pilot study. 2014 Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference, Colorado Springs, CO.

16. Li, M. a, Amuta, A. a, Xu, L. a, Shweta, D. & Chen, L.S. (March, 2014). Emerging challenges and opportunities in genetic education for Autism spectrum disorders. SOPHE 65th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

17. Li, M. a, Xu, L. a, Talwar, D. a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2014). Chinese Americans’

awareness and views of family health history collection: A qualitative study. SOPHE 65th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD.

18. Chen, L.S., Goodson, P., Jung, E.a, Muenzenberger, A., Xu, L.a, Kwok, O.M. & Li, M.a (November, 2013). Genomics web-based training for Texas health educators: Improved knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, intention, and practice. 141st American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

19. Chen, L.S., Xu, L.a, Bhurtyal, K.a, Tseng, T.S., Jung, E.a & Hollek, A.a (November, 2013). Genetics/genomics education for health professionals: A systematic literature review. 141st American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

20. Chen, L.S., Kim, M.J.a & Chang, F.W. (November, 2013). Genomic medicine:

Taiwanese physicians' attitudes, intention, and self-efficacy. 141st American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

21. Chen, L.S., Li, M.a, Xu, L.a & Clayton, L.a (March, 2013). Prenatal genetic testing for autism: What do parents of autism spectrum disorders think? 2013 American College


of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.

22. Xu, L.a, Li, M.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2013). Genetic testing for autism: What do parents of autistic children want to know prior to the test. 2013 American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) Annual Clinical Genetics Meeting, Phoenix, AZ.

23. Chen, L.S., Xu, L.a, Goodson, P., Muenzenberger, A., Jung, E.a, Hu, X.a & Parshall, C.a (October, 2012). Effectiveness of the family health history training for Texas health educators. 140th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA.

24. Chen, L.S., Zhao, M., Zhou, Q.a & Xu, L.a (April, 2012). Prenatal genetic testing for genomic diseases and traits: What do Chinese Americans think? 33rd Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43(Supplement 1):S43.

25. Chen, L.S., Huang, T.Y., Wang, C.H.a & Xu, L.a (April, 2012). Perceived genetic

cause and recurrence risk of autism spectrum disorders among parents of affected children in Taiwan. 33rd Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43(Supplement 1):S207.

26. Xu, L.a, Huang, T.Y., Parshall, C.a, Hollek, A.a & Chen, L.S. (April, 2012). Genetic

testing for autism: Awareness, attitudes, and experience among U.S. parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. 33rd Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43(Supplement 1):S115.

27. Chen, L.S., Muenzenberger, A., Xu, L.a & Goodson, P. (April, 2012). Web-based

education program: Challenges and lessons learned from the cancer genomics education and training for Texas health educators project. 33rd Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 43(Supplement 1):S101.

28. Chen, L.S., Jeon, K.C.a & Kim, M.J.a (October, 2011). A needs assessment study of

genomics education for health educators. 139th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

29. Chen, L.S., Xu, L.a & Zhao, M. (October, 2011). Understanding Chinese Americans' perceived barriers to discussing family history with U.S. health care providers. 139th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

30. Xu, L.a, Chen, L.S. & Zhao, M. (October, 2011). Family health history communication in Chinese American families. 139th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

31. Jeon, K.C.a, Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (April, 2011). Decision to abort following a

prenatal diagnosis of sex chromosome abnormality: A systematic literature review. 32nd Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 41(Supplement):S116.


32. Goodson, P., Chen, L.S., Hollub, A., McKyer, E.L. & Pruitt, B. (April, 2011).

Developing promotion/tenure guidelines for health education faculty: A case-study. 126th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, San Diego, CA.

33. Chen, L.S., Xu, L.a, Zhou, Q.a & Zhao, M. (December, 2010). Chinese Americans’

perceptions regarding the accuracy of DTC genetic testing. 4th National Conference on Genomics and Public Health, Bethesda, MD.

34. Chen, L.S., Huang, M.F.a, Lu, W.a, Wang, C.H.a & Huang, T.Y. (December, 2010).

Perceptions of recurrence risk of Taiwanese parents with autistic children. 4th National Conference on Genomics and Public Health, Bethesda, MD.

35. Chen, L.S., Zhou, Q.a & Zhao, M. (November, 2010). Genomics and reproductive

choices: Chinese Americans’ views regarding U.S. newborn screening tests. 138th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

36. Huang, M.F.a, Chen, L.S. & Chang, F.W. (November, 2010). New genetics: Ethical, legal, and social implications of the Taiwan Eugenics Health Law. 138th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

37. Honoré, H.H., Acosta, S., Chen, L.S., Latini, D. & Goodson, P. (November, 2010).

Exploring the relationship between genetic stigma and sexual decision-making among college students. 138th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.

38. Chen, L.S., Jeon, K.C.a, Goodson, P. & Icke, A. (September, 2010). Cancer

genomics training program for Texas health educators. NCHPEG 12th Annual Meeting, Bethesda, MD.

39. Chen, L.S., Zhao, M., Correa-Matos, N., Xu, L.a, Lu, M.L.a, Wang, P.a & Zhou, Q.a

(March, 2010). Qualitative cultural research: Lessons learned from Chinese-American immigrants genomic study. 125th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. Abstract published in International Electronic Journal of Health Education, AAHE 2010 Annual Meeting Research Abstracts,13:25.

40. Chen, L.S. & Kaphingst, K.A. (November, 2009). Family history of lung cancer and

risk perceptions among current smokers, former smokers, and non-smokers. 137th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

41. Chen, L.S., Ames, S.C. & Kaphingst, K.A. (November, 2009). Relationship between

absolute and relative risk perceptions and cigarette smoking behaviors. 137th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

42. Honoré, H.H., Chen, L.S., Goodson, P. & Latini, D.M. (October, 2009). Genetic

health attitudes and sexual/reproductive intention in college students: Implications for public health genomics. 59th American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, Honolulu, HI.


43. Chen, L.S. (September, 2009). Genomic education for health educators: Challenges and lessons. NCHPEG 12th Annual Meeting, Bethesda, MD.

44. Bush, G.L., Johnson, P.C. & Chen, L.S. (March, 2009). Develop a successful

research proposal - The key to a research project. 124th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, Tampa, FL.

45. Chen, L.S., Goodson, P. & Leydet, B.a (March, 2009). Needs assessment study of

genetics/genomics education for U.S. health educators. 124th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, Tampa, FL.

46. Chen, L.S., Ford, B. & Kaphingst, K.A. (March, 2009). Dispelling colon cancer

myths: The role of health communication channels. 124th American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, Tampa, FL.

47. Chen, L.S., Narasipuram, B.a, Leydet, B.a & Goodson, P. (October, 2008). Genomics

education and training needs of U.S. health educators: A qualitative study. 136th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

48. Chen, L.S., Vaz, S.A. & Honore, H.H. (October, 2008). Public health genomics

without borders: Collaboration between public health educators and genetic counselors. 136th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

49. Chen, L.S. & Kaphingst, K.A. (March, 2008). Does individuals’ perception of

personal risk of lung cancer affect their attitudes toward protective health behavior? 29th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 35(Supplement):S71.

50. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (March, 2008). Web-based research: Lessons learned

from the health promotion and genetics/genomics survey. 29th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 35(Supplement):S21.

51. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (November, 2007). Advocating for the incorporation of

genomic competencies into public health education: Nation-wide evidence. 135th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.

52. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (October, 2007). Health educators’ likelihood of practicing

public health genomics. 57th American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

53. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (October, 2007). Bridging the gap between genomics &

health disparities: What is the health educator’s role? 2007 Annual Meeting – Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), Alexandria, VA.

54. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (March, 2007). Translating genomic research into health

promotion: A qualitative study of health educators’ concerns. 28th Society of


Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33(Supplement):S045.

55. Chen, L.S., Huang, T.Y. & Goodson, P. (March, 2007). The effects of age, race,

educational level, and number of children on cystic fibrosis carrier testing decision-making: A meta-analysis. 28th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 33(Supplement):S194.

56. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (November, 2006). Health educators’ barriers to adopting

genomic competencies into public health practice. 134th American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting, Boston, MA.

57. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (June, 2006). Health educators’ role in public health

genomics. Genomics in Public Health: 4th International DNA Sampling Conference, Montreal, Canada.

58. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (May, 2006). Genomics, genomic competencies, and

health promotion. 24th National Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE)/CDC Conference, Washington, D.C.

59. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (May, 2006). Assessing factors influencing women’s

utilization of prenatal testing: Implications for health educators. 24th National Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE)/CDC Conference, Washington, D.C.

60. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (May, 2006). Are health educators ready for the genomics

era? 24th National Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE)/CDC Conference, Washington, D.C.

61. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (March, 2006). Psychosocial factors affecting the

acceptance or the decline of cystic fibrosis carrier testing/screening: A systematic review. 27th Society of Behavioral Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 31(Supplement):S035.

62. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (December, 2005). Research on reproductive genetic

testing attitudes and behavior: Where is the theory? 2005 Annual Meeting – Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), Philadelphia, PA.

63. Goodson, P. & Chen, L.S. (April, 2005). Reactions to reproductive genetic testing: A

systematic review of factors affecting abortion decision-making. 2005 Annual Meeting – Society of Behavioral Medicine/Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), Boston, MA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29(Supplement):S153.

64. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (April, 2005). Factors affecting decision-making regarding

reproductive genetic testing: A systematic review. 2005 Annual Meeting – Society of Behavioral Medicine/Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), Boston, MA. Abstract published in Annals of Behavioral Medicine, 29(Supplement):S120.

65. Cheng, T.J., Chen, L.S., Lin, S.H. & Wong, R.H. (August, 2002). Association of

urinary 8-OHdG with ambient NOx in school children. 14th Annual Conference of the


International Society for Environment Epidemiology/12th Annual Conference of the International Society of Exposure Analysis (ISEE/ISEA), Vancouver, Canada.

66. Chen, L.S., Wong, R.H. & Cheng, T.J. (April, 2001). Urinary 8-hydroxy-2’

deoxyguanosine expression in primary schoolchildren exposed to ozone and ambient particular matters. Symposium on Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

INVITED INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Chen, L.S. (January 13, 2014). Writing with power and integrity. Institute of

Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

2. Chen, L.S. (January 8, 2014). Publish or perish: Tips for public health researchers. Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan.

3. Chen, L.S. (January 6, 2014). Effective academic writing. Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan. 4. Chen, L.S. (June 27, 2013). Texas A&M University: Overview (Initiative to link Taiwan and the United States: A scholar & student exchange program in health

education). Global Health Center, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

5. Chen, L.S. (January 5, 2011). The introduction of U.S. IRB. Tri-Service General Hospital IRB Training Workshop, Taipei, Taiwan. 6. Chen, L.S. (December 30, 2010). Knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding

advanced reproductive genetic testing among parents of children with disabilities in Taiwan. National Hsinchu University of Education, HsinChu, Taiwan.

7. Chen, L.S. (January 4, 2010). Genetics and disability. Department of Physical Therapy, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

8. Chen, L.S. (January 4, 2010). Struggle, survive, and thrive: A U.S. assistant professor advices for public health students in Taiwan. Institute of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.

9. Chen, L.S. (December 31, 2009). An assessment of health educators’ likelihood of

adopting genomic competencies for the public health workforce. Department of Health Promotion and Health Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan.

10. Chen, L.S. (December 29, 2009). Public health genomics: Genetics, society, and health. Department of Special Education, National Hsinchu University of Education, HsinChu, Taiwan.

INVITED NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Chen, L.S. and other SOPHE Ethics Committee members (Oct 8, 2013). Code of ethics for the health education profession. SOPHE Webnair.


2. Chen, L.S. (April 25, 2013). Keynote talk, Outstanding undergraduate health education majors of the year awards ceremony. 2013 American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition, Charlotte, NC. 3. Chen, L.S. (April 11, 2012). Public health genomics: Genetics, society, and health, behavioral and community health sciences program. Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- School of Public Health, New Orleans, LA.

STATE/LOCAL CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS aMentored student

1. Li, M.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2014). Collecting and discussion family health history: A

qualitative study on awareness, knowledge, and perceived barriers. 17th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

2. Li, M.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2013). Genetic testing for autism: A qualitative study on information requested by parents of autistic children before the test. 16th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

3. Clayton, L.a, Xu, L.a, Li, M.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2013). Prenatal genetic testing: A qualitative study on attitudes of parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. 16th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

4. Sibai, A.a, Zhao, M., Zhou, Q.a, Odum, M., Xu, L.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2013).

Chinese Americans’ views regarding newborn genetic tests: A qualitative investigation. 16th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

5. Chen, L.S., Ribardo, J., Muenzenberger, A. & Goodson, P. (March, 2012). Applying

family history in health education. 3-hour Pre-Conference CE Workshop, Texas Public Health Association 2012 Conference, Arlington, TX.

6. Chen, L.S., Muenzenberger, A. & Goodson, P. (December, 2011). Applying family history in health education. 1-hour Conference CE Workshop, Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance 88th Annual Convention, Dallas, TX.

7. Chen, L.S., Jeon, K.C.a, Xu, L.a, Goodson, P. & Icke, A. (November, 2011). Cancer

genomics education website for Texas health educators. CPRIT 2nd Annual Meeting, Austin, TX.

8. Chen, L.S., Ribardo, J., Muenzenberger, A. & Goodson, P. (October, 2011).

Applying family history in health education. 3-hour Pre-Conference CE Workshop, Texas Society for Public Health Education 2011 Conference, Houston, TX.

9. Jeon, K.C.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2011). Genomics education and training needs for

certified health education specialists in the United States: A pilot survey study. 14th Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.


10. Xu, L.a, Chen, L.S. & Zhao, M. (March, 2011). Chinese American’s perceived barriers in family health history communication.14th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

11. Chen, L.S., Jeon, K.C.a, Xu, L.a, Goodson, P. & Icke, A. (November, 2010).

Development, implementation, and evaluation of a cancer genomics training program for Texas health educators. CPRIT 1st Annual Meeting, Austin, TX.

12. Huang, M.F.a & Chen, L.S. (March, 2010). Genomics and reproductive health in

Taiwan. 13th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

13. Chen, L.S., Zhou, Q.a, Zhao, M., Correa-Matos, N., Xu, L.a, Lu, M.L.a & Wang, P.a (March, 2010). Conducting a qualitative cultural study of Chinese-American communities in the southeastern United States. 13th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

14. Chen, L.S., Ford, B. & Kaphingst, K.A. (April, 2009). Dispelling colon cancer myths:

The role of health communication channels. Scholars Transforming Academic Research Symposium, Jacksonville, FL.

15. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (March, 2007). Health educators’ likelihood of adopting

genomic competencies into health promotion: A structural equation modeling analysis. 10th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

16. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (January, 2007). Cystic fibrosis carrier testing: What

factors affecting individuals’ decision-making? 11th Annual Educational Research Exchange, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

17. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (November, 2006). Factors affecting the utilization of

prenatal testing: A systematic review. Texas A&M University System Pathways Research Symposium, Prairie View A&M University, Prairie View, TX.

18. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (March, 2006). Health educators’ attitudes toward

genomics and public health. 9th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

19. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (January, 2006). Genomics and health promotion: The

future is now. 10th Annual Educational Research Exchange, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

20. Chen, L.S. & Goodson, P. (March, 2005). A systematic review of factors influencing

decision-making regarding carrier testing. 8th Annual Student Research Week, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

INVITED STATE/LOCAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Chen, L.S. (June 28, 2014). Career Advices for Taiwanese students. Taiwanese American Association Summer Workshop, Houston, TX.


2. Chen, L.S. (June 21, 2014). Health Promotion and Genomics. 2014 Science, Engineering & Technology Seminars, Sugar Land, TX.

3. Chen, L.S. (October 20, 2012). Autism spectrum disorders: Genetic research. Chinese American Special Needs Group at Evangelical Formosa Church of Houston, Houston, TX. 4. Chen, L.S. (March, 2007). Bridging the gap between genomics and health disparities: What is the health educator’s role? Visionary Scholar Seminar Series. Center for the Study of Health Disparities, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. 5. Chen, L.S. (September, 2006). Introduction to the U.S. health care system. Taiwanese Student Welcome and Initiation. Taiwanese Student Association, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY

Graduate Courses Taught • Summer workshop: Academic Writing: Strategies, Skills, and Ethics (7/28/2014-8/1/2014;

9AM-5 PM), Institute of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene & Global Health Center, College of Public Health

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Graduate Courses Taught

• HLTH 689 SPTP: Advanced Health Promotion and Genomics, Spring 2015 • HLTH 645-701/721: Health Education Research and Evaluation (online course),

Fall 2014 • HLTH 485/685 SPTP: Taiwan Culture and Health (lead a field trip with 13

students and two HLTH faulty members to Taiwan), Spring 2014 • HLTH 630 Health Program Planning (online course), Spring 2014 • HLTH 630 Health Program Planning, Fall 2013, Fall 2014 • HLTH 689 SPTP: Health Promotion and Genomics, Spring 2013, Spring 2014 • HLTH 632: Program Evaluation, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, Summer 2010 • HLTH 685/691: Directed Studies/Research, Summer 2010-present (except,

Summer 2012) • HLTH 684: Professional Internship, Spring 2011, Fall 2014

Undergraduate Courses Taught

• HLTH 425: Program Evaluation, Fall 2009-Spring 2013 • HLTH 210: Introduction to the Discipline of Health Education, Fall 2009 • HLTH 485/491: Directed Studies/Research, Summer 2011, Spring 2012,

Summer, 2012, Fall 2012, Spring 2013, Summer 2014, Fall 2014 • KINE 198: Health & Fitness, Summer 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006 • KINE 198/199: Modified Physical Activity, Summer 2005, Fall 2005, Spring 2006 • HLTH 334: Women’s Health, Spring 2005 (Teaching Internship)


Invited Guest Lectures

• Speaker, Office of Graduate and Professional Studies (OGAPS) developmental workshop (3-Minute Thesis competition), Texas A&M University, 2014

• CEHD 603: Writing Publication in Education & Human Development Research, College of Education and Human Development, Summer 2012

• PHSB 612: Public Health Interventions, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Spring 2011 & 2012

• HLTH 489 SPTP: International Health, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Fall 2010, Spring 2011

• HLTH 630: Health Program Planning, Department of Health and Kinesiology, Fall 2011

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

Graduate Courses Taught

• HSC 6716: Health Program Evaluation, Spring 2009 • HSC 6750: Health Science Research, Fall 2008

Undergraduate Courses Taught

• HSC 4730: Foundations of Health Science Research, Fall 2007, Spring 2008,

Fall 2008, Spring 2009 • HSC 2100: Personal Health Issues and Trends, Fall 2007

THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER- SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Invited Guest Lectures

• BCHS 6213: Community Analysis, Ecology and Health Disparities, Behavioral and Community Health Sciences Program, Spring 2012

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Health Education Specialist, 2006-present • Licensed Physical Therapist, Taiwan, 1999-present

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• The International Multidisciplinary Community Genetics Network, 2007-present • Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE), USA, 2005-2008, 2013-present • American Public Health Association (APHA), USA, 2005-present • American Association for Health Education (AAHE), USA, 2006-2013 • Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM), USA, 2005-2009, 2012-2013 • American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG), USA, 2007-2008 • Asian American Health Coalition, USA, 2005-2007 • Eta Sigma Gamma, USA, 2005-2007 • Physical Therapy Association, Taiwan, 2001-2002


• Taipei Physical Therapist Association, Taiwan, 2001-2002

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: DEPARTMENT/DIVISION LEVEL


• Post Doc search committee (Health), Division of Health Education, 2014 • A1 Revision Committee, Division of Health Education, 2014 • A1 Tenure Track Review Committee, Division of Health Education, 2014 • Search Committee (Two Clinical Assistant/Associate Professors, Division of

Health Education), 2013 • The Graduate Student Admission Committee, Division of Health Education,

2009, 2012-present • Assessment Committee, Allied Health, Division of Health Education, 2011-

present • HLKN Graduate Student of the Year Committee, Department of Health and

Kinesiology, 2012 • Emma Gibbons Legacy Award Selection Committee, Department of Health and

Kinesiology, 2011 • Professional Development Committee (Role and Expectation), Division of Health

Education, 2009-2010, 2014 • Member, HLKN Women’s Graduate Faculty/Students Network, 2006-2007 • Member, Special Interest Group for Quantitative Research (SIGQUAN), 2005-

2007 • Member, HLKN Graduate Student Organization, 2004-2007


• Search Committee (Assistant/Associate Professor, Epidemiology/Biostatistics), 2008

• Search Committee (Assistant/Associate Professor, Public Health), 2008 NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY

• Class representative, Institute of Occupational Medicine and Industrial Hygiene, 2000-2001

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: COLLEGE LEVEL TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

• Department of Health and Kinesiology representative, Council of Principal Investigators, College of Education and Human Performance, 2012-present

• Faculty Advisor, POWER – Promoting Outstanding Writing for Excellence in Research, College of Education and Human Performance, 2009-present

• Planning Committee and Consultant, POWER – Promoting Outstanding Writing for Excellence in Research, College of Education and Human Performance, 2007



• Research and Scholarly Activity Committee, Brooks College of Health, 2008-2009

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: UNIVERSITY LEVEL TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

• Grant Reviewer, Texas A&M University, Program to Enhance Scholarly and

Creative Activities, 2014 • Moderator, the 10th Annual Texas A&M Assessment Conference, Texas A&M

University, 2010

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL LEVEL TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Editorial Board Member

• The International Journal of Trends in Educational Research (IJOTER), 2010-present

• World Journal of Respirology, 2013-present • Journal of Translational Internal Medicine, 2014 • Global Journal of Anthropology Research, 2014

Manuscript Reviewer

• International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 2014-present • Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2013-present • Journal of Personalized Medicine, 2013-present • BMC Medical Ethics, 2013-present • Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health, 2013-present • Public Health Genomics, 2013-present • The Texas Public Health Journal, 2013-present • Heath Education Monograph, 2013-present • Addiction, 2011-present • Journal of Pediatric Genetics, 2010-present • American Journal of Public Health, 2009-present • European Journal of Human Genetics, 2009-present • Health Promotion Practice, 2009-present • Preventing Chronic Disease, 2009-present

Professional Organizations

American Association for Health Education (AAHE)

• Awards and Scholarship Committee, AAHE, 2011-2013 • Research Coordinating Board, AAHE, 2009-2010 • Abstract reviewer, AAHE Research Coordinating Board, American Alliance for

Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition (2010-2011)


• Presider, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition - AAHE section (2010 & 2013)

American Public Health Association (APHA)

• CHES CE reviewer, APHA Annual Meeting (2011) • Abstract reviewer, APHA Annual Meetings (2009-2014)

Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

• Ethics Committee, SOPHE, 2013-present • Abstract reviewer, SOPHE Annual Meeting (2013) • Planning Committee, SOPHE Annual Meeting (2007) • Moderator, SOPHE Annual Meeting (2007) • Abstract reviewer, SOPHE Annual Meeting (2006), SOPHE Mid-year Meeting

(2007), SOPHE Annual Meeting (2007)

Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM)

• Student volunteer, SBM Annual Meetings (2006 & 2007)

Association of Chinese American Professionals • Judge, 2014 Science, Engineering & Technology Seminars (SETS)


Manuscript Reviewer

• American Journal of Public Health, 2008-2009 • European Journal of Human Genetics, 2008-2009 • Health Promotion Practice, 2008-2009 • Preventing Chronic Disease, 2007-2009

Professional Organizations

American Association for Health Education (AAHE)

• Research Coordinating Board, AAHE, 2007-2009 • Abstract reviewer, AAHE Research Coordinating Board, American Alliance for

Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition (2009)

• Presider, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance National Convention and Exposition - AAHE section (2009)

American Public Health Association (APHA)

• Abstract reviewer, APHA Annual Meeting (2008) Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE)

• Planning Committee, SOPHE Annual Meeting (2007)


Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) • Program Support Committee, SBM (2008-2009)

COMMUNITY SERVICE


• Editor-In-Chief, Houston Taiwanese American Journal, 2014 • Board Member, Taiwanese Association of American - Houston Chapter, 2014 • Member, Association of Chinese American Professionals, 2014 • Member, North American Taiwanese Professors’ Association, 2013-present • Member, Taiwanese Association of American - Houston Chapter, 2009-2013 • Member, National Taiwan University Alumni Association in the Greater Houston,

2012-present • Faculty Member, Taiwanese Student Association, Texas A&M University, 2009-

present • Student Member, Taiwanese Student Association, Texas A&M University, 2003-

2007 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA

• Member, Jacksonville Chinese Culture Association (JCAA), 2007-2009

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

• Vice President, Chinese Culture Club, University of Southern California, 2003 • Member, Chinese Culture Club, University of Southern California, 2002-2003

GRADUATE/ADVISEE HONORS


• Qian Ji (Ph.D. student): Student Award for the APHA Genomics Forum, 2014.

• Lei Xu (Ph.D. student): 1) Regents Fellowship, College of Education and Human Development ($10,000), 2010-2011; 2) College of Education and Human Development Strategic Research Award ($20,000 Graduate Assistantship), 2013-2014; 3) Outstanding Graduate Student of the Year, Health Division, Department of Health and Kinesiology, 2014

• Ming Li (M.S. student): 1) Lechner Scholarship, Department of Health and Kinesiology ($1,750), 2012-2013; and 2) Second Place Award in the Poster Competition (Subject area: Health), 17th Annual Student Research Week, 2014

• Annessa Sibai (Undergraduate student; HLTH): Undergraduate Research Grant,

College of Education and Human Development ($500 each to the student and the faculty mentor), Spring 2013

• Lisa R. Clayton (Undergraduate student; HLTH): 1) Undergraduate Research Grant, College of Education and Human Development ($500 each to the student


and the faculty mentor), Spring 2013; and 2) First Place Award in the Poster Competition (Subject area: Health), 16th Annual Student Research Week, 2013


• Brian Leydet (MPH student at University of North Florida) – 2008 Tuition Waiver Scholarship ($4,000.00): competitive fellowships nominated by Principal Investigators with research-related grant awards in the 2006-2007 fiscal year to be considered for this award.

MENTORED GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS:

CURRENT STUDENTS TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Doctoral students – Serving as the Committee Chair/Co-Chair

• Heather Barton-Weston: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Salah Alshagrawi: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Divya Talwar: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Shixi Zhao: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Ann Amuta: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology (Co-Chair)

Doctoral students – Serving as the Committee Member

• Qian Ji: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Chris Dillon: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Whitney D Gilliland: Dept. of Educational Psychology • Kristi Morin: Dept. of Educational Psychology • Qian Cao: Dept. of Educational Psychology

Master’s students – Serving as the Committee Chair/Co-Chair

• JaNiene Peoples: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Jie Ya: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Sara McCumba Garcia: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Veronica Shawver: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Esperanza Paz: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Lindsey Horne Kalisch: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Melissa J. Quintanilla: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Sylvia Willoughby: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology (Co-Chair) • Melissa M. Martin: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology

Master’s student – Serving as the Committee Member

• Megan Walshak: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Katherine Devlin: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Amanda Mercer-Hancock: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology


MENTORED GRADUATE STUDENTS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS: FORMER STUDENTS


Doctoral students – Serving as the Committee Chair

• Lei Xu: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology - graduated, August 2014 (Current

status: Tenure-track Assistant Professor at East Carolina University)

Doctoral students – Serving as the Committee Member

• Síglia Pimentel Höher Camargo: Dept. of Educational Psychology - graduated, December 2012

Master’s students – Serving as the Committee Chair/Co-Chair

• Carissa A. Wilhelm: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, December 2014 • Brittany Wallace: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, December 2014 • Dianet L Lopez: : Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, December 2014 • Ming Li: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology graduated, August 2014 • Alejandra Garza: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, August 2014 • Alex Flores: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology (Co-Chair) - graduated, December

2013

Master’s students – Serving as the Committee Member

• Kimberly Decker: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology, December 2014 • Jennifer Farmer: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology - graduated, December 2011

MENTORED UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS:


Current Undergraduate students – Mentored via other Means (e.g., student worker, directed studies, research hours, and others)

• Diane Chen: Dept. of Biomedical Science • Jaime Mitash: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology • Nimrah Yasmeen Riaz: Dept. of Health and Kinesiology

Former Undergraduates Student - Mentored via other Means

(e.g., student worker, directed studies, research hours, and others)

• Total number=8

MENTORED SCHOLARS FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS • Chunglin Li: Visiting scholar (Associate Professor, Weifeng Medical College,

China), June 2012-May 2013 • Yu-Chia Cheng: Visiting scholar (Associate Professor, Asia University, Taiwan),

August 2014- Dec 2014.

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